3 Best Kapusta Recipes

If you love this traditional Polish cabbage dish, try these variations

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Kapusta can be used for everything from soup to pierogi.

Kapusta (the polish word for “cabbage”) is a traditional Polish dish made from braised cabbage or sauerkraut (kapusta kiszona or “sour cabbage”). Some kapusta is served with an ample amount of liquid (like a soup) while other varieties are cooked for a longer period of time so that the liquids reduce and the dish thickens. Here are three of the best ways to cook kapusta.

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Kielbasa and Cabbage This flavorful kapusta dish is so easy to make. Toss cut-up kielbasa, potatoes, and shredded cabbage into a pot with water, salt, and pepper and let it simmer away until everything is tender and delicious.Click here for the recipe.

Sauerkraut Salad An easy way to prepare kapusta kiszona (sauerkraut) this salad takes just minutes to prepare. Toss the sauerkraut with the fruit and herbs then refrigerate overnight.Click here for the recipe.

Traditional Kapusta It’s tough to beat tradition. This basic preparation is easy to make and the longer you simmer the dish, the better it will taste. If you omit the sausage, it would make a great filling for pierogi.Click here for the recipe.

Kristie Collado is The Daily Meal’s Cook Editor. Follow her on Twitter @KColladoCook.